Finance

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By: Jay Zhao
RT @jzhaos: 9 Traits of a Good VC ( ft. @bgurley, @fredwilson, @davidhornik, @cbhbeck, @timechange, @joshk etc.) https://t.co/OOqzeDWlVy
In my rather short career of being a founder and then an early stage investor, I was often asked the question — what defines a good VC? Putting investment returns aside, here are 9 common traits I find common in great VCs of our time.
Good VCs know that they are not operators. Good VCs have to trust the founders they invest in —

There is plenty for a few and nothing for most, when it comes to Venture Capital in India. In this article Venture Capitalist, Parag Dhol shares his candid thoughts on the funding scenario in India. He asesses the ground reality and gives some good advise to entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. My take: The scenario in India is so much better than before, when I started business in 1995, there were only 3 Venture

Entrepreneurs and investors must both align expectations, and
understanding to foster positive relationships between funders and
founders. Often early-stage investment negotiations resemble a game
of card, where each player withholds information and tries to convince

The question people are asking themselves which makes them uncomfortable is
Where is my money going….!!!!
In today’s world we earn a 6 digit salary, drive a car, live in a luxurious apartment but when you ask them a question that is this earning rea

Over the recent weeks, I have set a record of sorts. My maiden venture into the field of entrepreneurship was a huge step forward, but a risk none the less.
I am now quite happy for several reasons. The first one being my concept of learning and understanding what the customer wants is a great s

“Integrity is the ability to stand by an idea.”
― Ayn Rand
You want to be an entrepreneur.
You want to be a part of the start-up buzz.
You have an idea but what you really need is a kick start.
If you identify yourself with one of the lines above, read on.

We often wish that we could hold accounts in the currency of our choosing. The good news is we are getting there. India in now convertible on current account, while we are partially convertible on capital account.

Startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to seek inclusive access to market-based finance and this predicament is hurting them the most. Catastrophe lies ahead unless we take decisive action soon at various levels.

Regulators have belatedly become aware of the potential dangers presented by virtual currencies like the Bitcoin. RBI has recently issued an advisory outlining the dangers of trading in virtual currencies. The Enforcement Directorate has raided a couple of websites dealing in Bitcoin. The Income-T